Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

This Air Fryer BBQ Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce for the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings with simple ingredients and bold flavors!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Servings: People

Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

1 lbs Chicken Breasts 2 Chicken Breasts
⅓ Cup BBQ Sauce

Spice Rub

1 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
½ teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Chili Powder
½ teasoon Garlic Powder
¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
½ teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking. 1 lbs Chicken Breasts
Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with the spice rub, then place them in the preheated air fryer. 1 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, ½ teaspoon Paprika,½ teaspoon Chili Powder, ½ teasoon Garlic Powder, ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt, 2 tablespoons Olive Oil,¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Cook the chicken at 350°F for 7-9 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 7-9 minutes, ensuring even cooking on both sides.
Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; the thickest part should reach 165°F to ensure doneness.
Remove the chicken from the air fryer and baste it generously with BBQ sauce. ⅓ Cup BBQ Sauce
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

*Recipe was tested with Cosori TurboBlaze 5.8qt Air Fryer

Pro Tips

Chicken Breasts: Recipe tested with medium sized breast. All with even thicknesses. When using large and small breasts air frying time will differ. Adjust time accordingly and test internal temperature at thickest point to reach 165F degrees.

Spice Rub: Seasoning raw chicken before Air Frying gives additional flavors to meat and is delicious. Add extra heat by adding Cayenne Pepper (optional) to the spice rub.

Storage & Make Ahead

Store: Place leftover chicken in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days to maintain its juicy flavor.
Freeze: For longer storage, wrap each piece individually in aluminum foil or freezer-safe plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. This method keeps them fresh for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Warm leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. This ensures the chicken stays moist while reheating evenly.
Make Ahead: Season and prep the chicken ahead of time, storing it raw in the fridge for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, simply air fry and baste with BBQ sauce for a fresh, hot meal.

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